Giselle Couto

Origin

Mariana, MG

Also known as

Giselle Couto Pereira

Years Active

2002

Genres

samba, música popular brasileira, ijexá, choro

Biography

Giselle Couto is a Brazilian singer and songwriter with a consolidated career of over two decades in Brazilian music, especially in the Minas Gerais samba scene. She studied Music at the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) and began her professional journey in 2002, joining the group Samba na Ladeira, from Ouro Preto.

Throughout her career, Giselle has participated in various projects and musical groups, demonstrating her versatility. She was selected for the "Cantoras D'Aqui" project in 2005, joined the samba and choro group Flor de Abacate, the Thirteen-String Acoustic Guitar Duo (Duo de Violões Treze Cordas), the "Na Batida do Samba" project, the female collective Cai Dentro, the original samba collective Samba da Criação, and the carnival block Bebadosamba. In 2011, she participated in the "Authors and Interpreters Meeting" in Belo Horizonte and received the "Best Interpreter" award at the "São Marcos Music Festival" in Rio Grande do Sul.

Giselle Couto released her first original EP in 2016 and, in 2020, presented her second CD, titled "Natureza", which reveres ancestry, natural elements, and samba, featuring arrangements and musical direction by Thiago Delegado. More recently, she has explored ijexá influences in her songs, such as in the single "Pela Estrada", which addresses themes like faith and spirituality. Her work is marked by the appreciation of Brazilian music and Afro-Brazilian roots.

Discography

• Giselle Couto (2016)
• Natureza (2020)
• Giselle Couto ao Vivo (2025)